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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 19804 has 18,292 residents and 7,308 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 39.6 years, slightly younger than the state (41.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (63.3%, slightly higher than the state average of 60.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9%, which is much higher than the state average (10.5%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	18,292Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	18,231Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	18,747Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,549.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$76,204Source: Census ACS

Households:	7,308Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$244,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.37Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	18,398	18,446	18,027	17,980	17,593	17,651	17,380	17,453	17,511	17,529	18,123	17,986	18,231
Decennial Census	17,944	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	18,292	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.6

Male Median Age: 38.3

Female Median Age: 40.8

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	471	538	598	579	523	662	646	640	567	533	600	690	586	493	281	210	136	142
Female	469	496	525	547	523	645	700	681	578	597	593	636	703	523	421	304	188	268
Total	940	1,034	1,123	1,126	1,046	1,307	1,346	1,321	1,145	1,130	1,193	1,326	1,289	1,016	702	514	324	410

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	11,574	56.91%
Black:	2,311	11.36%
Hispanic:*	4,181	20.56%
Asian:	228	1.12%
American Indian:	121	0.60%
Hawaiian:	5	0.02%
Other:	1,916	9.42%
Total:	20,336	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	8,895	48.63%	38.3 years
Females:	9,397	51.37%	40.8 years
Total:	18,292	100%	39.6 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	15,928	87.37%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	479	2.63%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	964	5.29%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	860	10.00%
Total Population:	18,231	100%
Total Native Population:	16,407	90.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,824	10.00%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $76,204, which is much lower than the state median ($82,855), is up $22,035 (40.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,520. Family households earn a median of $95,735 versus $46,405 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,330). By gender, male median income is $55,702 and female is $56,235, which is higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $533 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.4%, which is well above the state rate (62.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is higher than the state rate (5.0%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$54,169	$53,983	$53,809	$53,854	$54,134	$51,937	$53,196	$58,825	$61,684	$61,531	$63,909	$71,610	$76,204
Median Family Income	$64,299	$63,367	$66,337	$66,555	$67,475	$70,493	$71,434	$74,411	$77,938	$80,266	$81,414	$91,784	$95,735
Median NonFamily Income	$27,637	$31,509	$29,680	$32,512	$36,147	$34,211	$35,708	$38,037	$39,213	$34,301	$40,548	$43,376	$46,405
Median Male Income	$47,862	$45,142	$48,015	$47,475	$46,127	$44,099	$46,805	$49,978	$51,318	$51,935	$52,384	$55,587	$55,702
Median Female Income	$38,507	$39,432	$40,124	$42,256	$42,447	$40,759	$40,745	$43,644	$43,327	$43,125	$46,719	$52,693	$56,235

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	9,711	62.48%
Unemployed:	603	3.88%
Not In Labor Force:	5,229	33.64%
Total:	15,543	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,658	37.67%
Service:	1,513	15.58%
Sales and Office:	1,791	18.44%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,214	12.50%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,535	15.81%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,711	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $244,700, which is considerably lower than the state median ($326,800), is up $32,700 (15.42%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,300. The median gross rent is $1,157, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $162 (16.28%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.69% (65.79% with a mortgage, 34.21% free-and-clear) and renters 24.31% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.55%, which is markedly below the state rate (13.48%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$212,000	$206,500	$198,900	$195,300	$191,400	$191,000	$190,200	$194,200	$196,400	$199,200	$204,200	$232,200	$244,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	96	5.18%
$500 to $999:	503	27.13%
$1,000 to $1,499:	768	41.42%
$1,500 to $1,999:	388	20.93%
$2,000 to $2,499:	68	3.67%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	31	1.67%
Total:	1,854	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$995	$998	$1,041	$980	$1,012	$1,014	$1,048	$1,122	$1,179	$1,129	$1,157	$1,175	$1,157

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,798	49.80%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,975	25.89%
Renter Occupied:	1,854	24.31%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,627	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,627	94.45%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	448	5.55%
Total Housing Units:	8,075	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,559	81.23%
Multi-Family Units:	1,452	17.98%
Other Units:	64	0.79%
Total Housing Units:	8,075	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 23.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (35.30%). High school or higher is 89.10%, which is on par with the state rate (91.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.00%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.40%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), down 1.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (33.18%). College enrollment is 25.44%, which is on par with the state rate (27.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	348	2.62%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,099	8.27%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,770	35.89%
Some college, no degree:	2,811	21.15%
Associate's degree:	1,165	8.76%
Bachelor's degree:	1,971	14.83%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,128	8.49%
Total:	13,292	100%
High school or higher:	11,845	89.11%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,099	23.31%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	12,945	62.00%
Public Insurance:	6,847	32.79%
No Insurance:	1,088	5.21%
Total:	20,880	100%
Has Health Insurance:	19,792	94.79%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	6.6%	10.3%	8.7%	6.5%	7.3%	9.5%	7.7%	8.5%	8.9%	8.0%	6.2%	4.5%	5.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	160	4.30%
Kindergarten:	181	4.86%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,235	33.18%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,199	32.21%
College or graduate school:	947	25.44%
Total:	3,722	100%
Early Childhood:	341	9.16%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,615	70.26%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Wilmington, Delaware
City Alias:	Newport, Stanton
County:	New Castle County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:07:19 AM
Population:	18,292 [See All]
Area Code:	302
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	39.7170, -75.6205
Land Area:	7.176 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/19804/zip-code-19804.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	7,499Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	881Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	8,761Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,342Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	728Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	603Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$112,045,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$464,037,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	8,518Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDSource: Census
CBSA Number:	37980Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ (CBSA Div 48864)Source: Census
CBSA Population:	6,241,882Source: Census
MSA:	Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	7.176 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.066 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Wilmington-Newark, DE-MD PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1077580Source: Census
Place Name:	Wilmington city; DelawareSource: Census

ZIP Code 19804 in Wilmington, DE

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 19804

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 19804

Sources & References